Branch Executive Director

Lansing YMCA; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Midtown YMCA in Wilmington, NC seeks an Executive Director to oversee overall Y operations and lead volunteer and staff development initiatives. The role involves guiding financial development efforts and collaborating with key community stakeholders to expand programs and services during campus renovation.

The position requires strong management experience in a nonprofit setting, capacity to relate to diverse communities, and the ability to recruit leaders and manage programs and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent.
• YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
• Two or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
• Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
• Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with other individuals and community organizations.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of the Y and participate in volunteer and staff development.
• Participate in financial development and collaboration with community stakeholders.
• Direct total operations including branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
• Develop and recruit a broad network of volunteers and community leaders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent

Two or more years of management experience

Volunteer development experience

Budgeting and public relations experience

Recruiting and community leadership development

Ability to relate to diverse groups

Job description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Branch Executive Director at the Midtown YMCA stewards the Y’s cause, promoting and protecting the brand and reputation as a global, inclusive organization within the community.

The Executive Director oversees the operation of the Y and participates in volunteer and staff development, financial development, and collaboration with community stakeholders. This location is in the final phase of a capital campaign and undergoing full renovation which will expand our entire campus adding an aquatics center, wellness center, youth play spaces and outdoor gymnasium. Come join our team!

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent.
• YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
• Two or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
• Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
• Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with other individuals and community organizations.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire.